Books like The fairy mythology by Keightley, Thomas

A collection of sea‑centered folk and fairy tales that celebrate maritime myths, legendary creatures, and the cultural lore of the ocean.

A comprehensive reference covering fairy lore, supernatural entities, motifs, and associated tales from the British Isles and beyond, spanning ten centuries of folklore.

Two sisters seek their fortunes, but not the same way

A young boy's passion for cats transforms his life into a magical adventure story inspired by folklore and art lessons with his teacher, Miss Gresham.

Classic Celtic fairy tales is a thoughtfully compiled collection of timeless stories drawn from the rich traditions of Celtic folklore, offering readers a window into the myths, legends, and cultural heritage of the Celtic people.

A pair of mandarin ducks discovers love and courage in the midst of a cruel lord’s greed, teaching young readers a valuable lesson about compassion and the power of unexpected friendship and sacrifice.

In over 1,000 entries, this acclaimed Companion covers all aspects of the Western fairy tale tradition, from medieval to modern, under the guidance of Professor Jack Zipes. It provides an authoritative reference source for this complex and captivating genre, exploring the tales themselves, the writers who wrote and reworked them, and the artists who illustrated them. It also covers numerous related topics such as the fairy tale and film, television, art, opera, ballet, the oral tradition, music, advertising, cartoons, fantasy literature, feminism, and stamps. First published in 2000, 130 new entries have been added to account for recent developments in the field, including J.K. Rowling and Suzanne Collins, and new articles on topics such as cognitive criticism and fairy tales, digital fairy tales, fairy tale blogs and websites, and pornography and fairy tales. The remaining entries have been revised and updated in consultation with expert contributors. This second edition contains beautifully designed feature articles highlighting countries with a strong fairy tale tradition, covering: Britain and Ireland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, North America and Canada, Portugal, Scandinavian countries, Slavic and Baltic countries, and Spain. It also includes an informative and engaging introduction by the editor, which sets the subject in its historical and literary context. A detailed and updated bibliography provides information about background literature and further reading material. In addition, the A to Z entries are accompanied by over 60 beautiful and carefully selected black and white illustrations. Already renowned in its field, the second edition of this unique work is an essential companion for anyone interested in fairy tales in literature, film, and art; and for anyone who values the tradition of storytelling.